Freenet's method uses the FoxyProxy Firefox extension to reroute only requests for Google sites through a proxy, so that you get the benefit of a proxy when you need it without slowing down your regular browsing. Since I am a huge fan of Gmail, I'm logged in to Google services all the time, so for better or worse, Google's got me. I'm curious, though - are there any readers out there who feel that it's worth their time and effort to make sure that Google isn't tracking your searches? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments or at tips at lifehacker.com. — Adam Pash